A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.
REGULATORY: EPA, FWS, NOAA, USDA
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Notice announcing that the EPA has received applications to register pesticide products containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered pesticide products. Info here and here.
Final rule establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of oxirane, 2-(phenoxymethyl)-, polymer with oxirane, ether with 2,2′,2″-nitrilotris[ethanol] (3:1), diblock, when used as an inert ingredient in a pesticide chemical formulation. Info here.
FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Final rule announcing that the FWS, in accordance with the Endangered Species Act are amending the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife by adding Rice’s whale (Balaenoptera ricei). Info here.
Final rule announcing that the FWS is reclassifying the Stephens’ kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi) from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Info here.
Final rule announcing that the FWS revised the taxonomy of 16 wildlife species under the Endangered Species Act. FWS is revising the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and other applicable regulations to reflect the scientifically accepted taxonomy and nomenclature of southeastern mussels, snails, and reptile. Info here.
Notice announcing that the FWS have received an application from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act. Info here.
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Proposed rule proposing to approve changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the International Pacific Halibut Commission’s regulatory Area 2A off of Washington, Oregon, and California. The proposed rule also proposes to implement management measures governing the 2022 recreational fisheries that are not implemented through the International Pacific Halibut Commission. Info here.
Temporary rule closing the southern area Angling category fishery for large medium and giant Atlantic bluefin tuna. This action applies to Highly Migratory Species Angling category permitted vessels and Atlantic HMS Charter/Headboat permitted vessels when fishing recreationally. Info here.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Proposed rule announcing that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to make amendments to the Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) to align the AGAR with changes to acquisition law, regulations, and internal USDA policies since the AGAR’s last major revision in 1996. Info here.